Contaminated Land
Throughout the UK there are thousands of sites, which have suffered from the legacy of our industrial past. Darlington Borough Council, like all councils in England and Wales is now in the process of identifying any contaminated land and determining if the contamination is causing unacceptable risks to human health and the wider environment.
What work is carried out by Darlington Borough Council with regard to land contamination?
Under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, which came into force in England on 1 April 2000, Local Authorities were required to publish a written Strategy for inspecting their areas with the purpose of identifying land which is potentially contaminated. In accordance with these requirements Darlington Borough Council has published a Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy, dated February 2003, however this is currently undergoing a review.
Darlington Borough Council is intending to carry out site investigation works on four former landfill sites over the next year in accordance with the Council’s Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy.
The Council holds a range of environmental information obtained from several sources, including historical maps. This information can be requested by anyone who is wishing to find out more information with regard to potential land contamination on or surrounding a site or property within the Borough.
Contact Details
EnvironmentalSearches@darlington.gov.uk
Contaminated Land Officer,
Darlington Borough Council,
11 Houndgate,
Darlington,
Co. Durham,
DL1 5RF
or
Contaminated Land Officer,
Public Protection,
DX Number 69280,
Exchange Darlington 6
Telephone: 01325 388599
Fax: 01325 388555 (marked for attention of Contaminated Land Officer)